Needed some cheap insurance on the back window of the truck - thems windows ain't cheap!

This cost me nothing, materials laying around were used. Should take you about 15 minutes, not including paint drying time.

STEP 1:

Jack up your vehicle. You'll need easy access to the underside of the bed. I used a Cat TH560B (*If one of those isn't available, you can substitute an SUV jack*).

SAFETY NOTICE: If you use your telehandler or forklift to lift your truck, only lift one side at a time, even if you have 60 inch forks and can span the whole frame - Keep 2 wheels on the ground for safety! Also, watch out for your door mirror - the fork carriage can hit it. Ask me how I know!

Correct lifting point for forks:

Watch door mirror:

STEP 2:

Get your materials. I used predrilled angle galvanized steel I had laying around.

STEP 3:

Get some bolts

STEP 4:

Get an angle grinder with cutoff wheel, and a power drill. Bench grinder also helpful.

STEP 5:

Cut your materials, and wipe down with Acetone if you are going to paint them. Ya want yer paint ta stick!

Love the forklift. Nothing quite like making do with what you have.
Sometimes I think that's a forgotten talent. Now most folks seem to think they have to go to Wally world to get everything.

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Couldn't agree more. Always been a fan of using floatsom and jetsom to build what I need, when possible. Reduces landfill waste and saves enormous amounts of money, so you can spend that money on other things!